Science and Research Projects

Description

Summary Objective:

To monitor and analyse the incidence of specific plankton species and oceanographic parameters over the North West European shelf and in the North East Atlantic over an extended time frame. Apply modelling techniques to explore relationships between Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) data and fisheries statistics.

Key Customer Purpose:

To provide details of phytoplankton variation over an extended time frame in order to monitor responses to climate change. Investigate links between CPR data and long-term changes in fish stocks and catch in order to develop new approaches to fisheries management and conservation strategies.